Celtics wing Jordan Walsh returns to starting lineup after bench stint
The gist
Celtics wing Jordan Walsh started Friday against Charlotte after three games off the bench.
His minutes are trending down, so his defensive role is the thing to watch.
How it unfolded
- Nov 16, 2025Walsh started his second straight game and guarded James Harden for much of the Celtics' 121-118 win over the LA Clippers at TD Garden.
- Nov 1, 2026Walsh played 12.82 minutes, scored 0 points and grabbed 3 rebounds in a 108-97 win at the Orlando Magic.
- Nov 4, 2026Walsh played 11.58 minutes, scored 3 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in a 109-102 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.
Key terms
- wing
- In basketball, the forwards and center, who play near the basket and are often called the frontcourt.
- bench
- A sports fight in which most or all players from both teams leave their benches and rush onto the field.
- shootaround
- An informal pre-game basketball practice session used by professional and collegiate teams.
Source: Wikipedia